• Sassi di Matera - The Sassi of Matera represent one of the world’s most ancient and captivating urban landscapes, consisting of dwellings, churches, and spaces carved directly into limestone rock. This remarkable settlement, inhabited since prehistoric times, exemplifies human adaptation to the natural environment. Today, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a captivating blend of history, culture, and rock-hewn architecture.
• Chiesa Di San Pietro Caveoso - aaa
• Church of Santa Maria de Idris - The rock churches of Matera are intriguing sites carved directly into the stone, showcasing the profound spirituality that has defined the Sassi of Matera over the centuries. Among the most notable, the Church of Saint Lucia delle Malve features significant medieval frescoes and spaces associated with monastic life, while the Church of Saint Maria de Idris, situated on a rocky spur, is distinguished by its panoramic location and interiors carved into the rock, adorned with evocative sacred paintings.
• Cattedrale Di Maria Santissima Della Bruna E Sant’eustachio - The Cathedral of Saint Maria della Bruna and Saint Eustachio serves as the primary place of worship in Matera, positioned at the highest point of the Civita between the Sassi of Matera. Constructed in the 13th century in Apulian-Romanesque style, it is notable for its grand stone façade and large central rose window. Inside, it contains frescoes, Baroque decorations, and sacred artworks, while also providing a breathtaking panoramic view over the Sassi and the Gravina of Matera.

• Private walking tour of Matera with licensed tour guide
• Discover stories about films shot in the Sassi of Matera
• Explore the Sasso Caveoso and Church of Saint Pietro Caveoso
• Admire panoramic viewpoints over the Gravina of Matera
• Visit the Cathedral of Saint Maria della Bruna and Saint Eustachio
• Walk through charming narrow streets of the Sassi of Matera
• See rock churches of St. Lucia delle Malve and St. Maria de Idris with medieval frescoes
• Experience the charm of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The guided tour in Matera offers an exploration of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s oldest rock-hewn centers. The tour starts at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, providing views over the Sasso Caveoso and the Murgia plateau, and proceeds past the Palazzo Lanfranchi and the nearby Church of the Carmine, a stunning example of Baroque architecture.

The journey continues into the heart of the Sasso Caveoso to the Church of St. Pietro Caveoso, situated above the ravine, and includes remarkable rock churches such as the Church of St. Lucia delle Malve and the Church of St. Maria de Idris, both carved into the rock and steeped in history.

Participants then stroll through the distinctive narrow streets of the Sassi, surrounded by cave dwellings and panoramic views over the breathtaking Gravina of Matera, which makes the landscape truly unique.

The tour concludes with a visit to the Cathedral of St. Maria della Bruna and St. Eustachio, showcasing an impressive Apulian-Romanesque façade and beautifully decorated sacred interiors.

• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.